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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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